Episodes
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Episode 296 – Which Are the Most Underrated Bond Films?
Episode 296 – Which Are the Most Underrated Bond Films? COMMENTARY – Everyone loves Goldfinger, Casino Royale, and Skyfall – this episode aint about those! This week we tackle the entries that deserve a second look, like On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Octopussy, The Living Daylights, Licence to...
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Episode 295 – Discussing Our Favorite Non-Bond Spy Films
COMMENTARY – From 'The Ipcress Files' to 'True Lies,' from 'Mission: Impossible' and 'The Bourne Identity' to 'Austin Powers'… James Bond definitely started the 'spy-craze,' but what are the other spy films that speak to us the loudest? You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond |...
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Episode 294 – Which Actor Should Have Made One More James Bond Film?
COMMENTARY – Should Connery have done OHMSS? Should Dalton have done a third film? Did we need one more Daniel Craig? Let's explore the possibilities and what those films might have looked like. You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook |...
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Episode 293 - Looking at the Reoccurring Characters in James Bond
COMMENTARY – Sure, we know Felix Leiter and Moneypenny, but what about General Gogol, or Charles Robinson, or Smithers? We stroll down memory lane to recall the best reoccurring characters from the James Bond series! You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond |...
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Episode 292 – Global James Bond Day and Revisiting 'Casino Royale'
COMMENTARY – We introduce Scott to the concept of 'Global James Bond Day' (What the hell is that?), and we take the opportunity of the 20th anniversary re-release of 'Casino Royale' to revisit this landmark reimagining of James Bond! You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond |...
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Episode 291 - Who is James Bond?
COMMENTARY -- With the Amazon takeover comes a new vision of James Bond. What could it mean for the future of 007? You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter |...
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Episode 290 - Who are the Best James Bond Directors?
COMMENTARY -- John Glen, Guy Hamilton, Terence Young, Lewis Gilbert, Martin Campbell... we discuss which James Bond directors deliver the most punch, and we veer off into whether or not Disney has destroyed Star Wars. You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond |...
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Episode 289 - Which James Bond Film has the Biggest Plotholes?
COMMENTARY -- Scott's back, and we discuss which James Bond film has the biggest potholes, and we linger off into the films of Sean Connery, and the trajectory of the Indiana Jones films. You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook |...
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Episode 288 - What's the Best Looking James Bond Film?
COMMENTARY -- New format!! Scott's joining me full-time as co-host, and the format is loosening up. Less script, more couch. We're talking longer, more conversational episodes — the kind where we might start on the 'Best Looking' James Bond movie and somehow end up debating whether 'Crystal…
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Episode 287 - Newtown to Zurich… and Beyond
COMMENTARY -- We recap the 2025 Golden Bullet Awards held in Newtown PA, the showing of Moonraker on the big screen, and the announcement of a beloved friend and influencer moving to Switzerland! You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook |...
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Episode 286 - 'Bullets & Rockets'
COMMENTARY -- Getting ready for a mind-blowing weekend starting with the 2025 Annual Golden Bullet Awards, along with a screening of 'Moonraker' on the big screen! You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook |...
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Episode 285 - Being James Bond is Nominated for TWO Golden Bullet Awards
COMMENTARY -- Among other big news in the world of 007, Being James Bond is Nominated for TWO Golden Bullet Awards for 2025! You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter |...
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Episode 284 - Reviewing The Song 'First Light' by Lana Del Rey
COMMENTARY -- We've got the new song 'First Light' by Lana Del Rey along with the title sequence for the new video game, '007 First Light.' Let's take a look! You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook |...
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Episode 283 - 12 James Bond Holiday Gift Ideas 2025
SPECIAL! -- Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We're back with another 12 James Bond Holiday Gift Ideas 2025! Check out the video on YouTube for links to each item! You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook |...
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Episode 282 - 'London Calling!'
COMMENTARY -- Recounting the incredible weekend in London, featuring the very successful launch of 'Being James Bond: Volume Two,' and the Q the Music Concert Spectacular featuring the three Moneypennys! You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com •…
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Episode 281 - 'A Farewell To Arms' – Amazon Drops Firearms from James Bond Artwork
COMMENTARY -- Whoops! Amazon removes the gums from classic 007 artwork. Also, a few things about the launch of 'Volume Two' in London this weekend! You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook |...
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Episode 280 - Reviewing '007: Road To A Million' Season Two
COMMENTARY -- Better late then never! I finally got a chance to watch '007: Road To A Million' Season Two, and I can finally give you my thoughts. Also, a few things about the launch of 'Volume Two' in London next week! You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond |...
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Episode 279 - 'Being James Bond: Volume Two' is OUT NOW!
ANNOUNCEMENT -- IT'S HERE! 'Being James Bond: Volume Two' is officially launching! After 15-years of researching, writing, and editing, I'm both excited and relieved to share that the second volume of Being James Bond is officially out there. 📖 Pre-orders go live on Amazon September 25, 2025 📍...
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Episode 278 - Dexter Ingram: Author of 'The Spy Archive: Hidden Lives, Secret Missions, and the History of Espionage'
INTERVIEW -- Getting back to real esionage! We talk to Dexter Ingram, the author of 'The Spy Archive: Hidden Lives, Secret Missions, and the History of Espionage!' You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook |...
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Episode 277 - Book Launch! Highlights from the Incredible Weekend!
COMMENTARY -- 'Being James Bond: Volume One - Second Edition' is officially launched! Let's talk about the highlights from this incredible weekend! You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook |...
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Episode 276 - July Recap: Bond 26 to Be Penned by Steven Knight
COMMENTARY -- 'Bond 26' (as I think we can safely call it) gets a writer in Steven Knight, '007 Road to a Million' gets a second season, I got to see 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' on the big screen, and you can still get into launch event of 'Being James Bond: Volume One - Second Edition!'…
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Episode 275 - 'Being James Bond: Volume One – Second Edition' is officially launching!
COMMENTARY -- Being James Bond: Volume One – Second Edition is officially launching! After months of writing, revising, and reimagining, I'm thrilled to share that the second edition of my book Being James Bond is coming your way — now expanded, updated, and polished for a whole new generation of...
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Episode 274 - Denis Villeneuve to Direct James Bond Film at Amazon!
COMMENTARY -- Things are starting to happen! We've got a new director, and frankly I'm pretty excited! You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter |...
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Episode 273 - May Recap!
Some kickback to my take on the '007 First Light,' great feedback from Scott's ranking podcast, my 'Capital Royale' Memorial Day weekend, some time with David Zaritsky discussing the Bond Community, the 2024 Golden Bullet Awards, and remembering John Lennon, the founder of the Irish James Bond…
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Episode 272 - '007 First Light' Trailer Released
The '007 First Light' Announcement Trailer just dropped, and I've got one major observation! You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection •...
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Episode 271 - Scott Ranks the 27 James Bond Films
"He's back! And we're back, to what great podcasting is all about!" Scott returns with a BANG and ranks the 27 James Bond films (including 'Casino Royale' '67 and 'Never Say Never Again'), and he goes one step further and pairs each film with another film to create the perfect double feature! You...
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Episode 270 - 'Second Edition' Gets a Release Date!
ANNOUNCEMENT -- "So when are we going to see Volume Two?" After 15 years, I eventually found myself with a completed 'Being James Bond: Volume Two.' However, this moment brought with it some self-reflection, and I had to take a hard look back on 'Volume One.' You can find Being James Bond at… •...
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Episode 269 - All this talk about Daniel Craig and Pierce Brosnan
COMMENTARY -- Everyone's talking about Daniel Craig's past and Pierce Brosnan's future, so I wanted to give my two cents. You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com • Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ • Twitter |...
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Episode 268 - To Live and Let Die in L.A.: Events in 2025 - Part V
INTERVIEW -- New Bond producers, a new Raymond Benson novel, and now west coast representation! Things are happening fast! The Bond events continue, this time in Los Angeles. We talk to 'To Live and Let Die in L.A.' about the 2025 Bond film festival known as "From Culver With Love." You can find...
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Episode 267 - Melanie Vaughan-Demers: Events in 2025 - Part IV
INTERVIEW -- We continue our search for amazing Bond events and this time we find ourselves at the US capitol, Washington DC. Melanie Vaughan-Demers walks us through all the incredible events happening in 2025 with the fan group known as 'Capitol Royale!' You can find Being James Bond at… • Being...
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Episode 266 - Martijn Mulder: Events in 2025 - Part III
INTERVIEW -- The dust is starting to settle on the Amazon/MGM creative takeover, but the calendar of events in 2025 continue on! We talk to Martijn Mulder about what's coming up this year from On The Tracks of 007, which includes a pretty amazing milestone. You can find Being James Bond at… •…
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Episode 265 - Warren Ringham: Events in 2025 - Part II
INTERVIEW -- The James Bond events in 2025 continue, and a killer event to beat the band (pun intended) is the Q the Music concert in October 2025! You won't believe who will be there!
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Episode 264 - David Zaritsky: Events in 2025 - Part I
INTERVIEW -- What started out to be a pretty uneventful time for Bond fans, has turned explosive! But it's not just the headlines that are turning heads, David Zaritsky has a full year of Bond events and gatherings to keep every Bond fan busy in 2025! We'll ask Dave what we can look forward to.
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Episode 263 - The Morning After: Fans React to the Amazon MGM Takeover
COMMENTARY -- Once again, I find myself in the minority; Bond fans are none too happy about the news. Am I getting it wrong?
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Episode 262 - Amazon MGM to Take Creative Control of the James Bond Films
COMMENTARY -- We all new it was bound to happen, but here we are – Amazon MGM to take creative control of the James Bond films. After we raise a glass to Barbara and Michael, what does this mean for the future of 007?
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Episode 261 - Merry Amazon Madness!
COMMENTARY -- Merry Christmas from your good buddy Head of Section, and I'll throw in my two-cents about the EON/Amazon controversy, and telll you why my original dueling predictions somehow both came true, and somehow didn't! Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook |...
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Episode 260 - Gatherall Again!
COMMENTARY -- We're back for another GATHERALL – Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 4:30pm to Midnight, at The Clubhouse in Fairfield NJ. To RSVP for the event: https://theclubhousenj.square.site/product/gatherall5/55 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook |...
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Episode 259 - Remembering Paul Kyriazi
COMMENTARY -- I can honestly say I've lost a mentor and a friend. Paul Kyriazi was the author of "How to Live the James Bond Lifestyle" and a decades-long friend of Being James Bond. He will be missed. Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook |...
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Episode 258 - Reviewing '007: Road to a Million''
COMMENTARY -- We review the new Bond-inspired show, "007: Road to a Million," and discuss the bigger implications for what this show means for the world of James Bond. Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter |...
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Episode 257 - Ranking Hysteria!
COMMENTARY -- Hey, be careful when you post a ranking, because some people will take it a lot more seriously than is intended! Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter | http://twitter.com/headofsection Instagram |...
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Episode 256 - Mission Critical Information for GATHERALL 4
COMMENTARY -- Mission Critical Information for GATHERALL 4 – Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 3:00pm to Midnight, at The Clubhouse in Fairfield NJ. To RSVP for the event: https://theclubhouse.typeform.com/to/ErocdC7F Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook |...
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Episode 255 - Changin' 2: Electric Boogaloo
COMMENTARY -- Hey, can we ease back on all the changes in the world of Bond?? Now there's "not even a script" for Bond 26, and Fleming's original works get a makeover! I'll offer up my opinion, and it might surprise you! CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being...
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Episode 254 - Bond'ing with Matthew Bauer: 'The Other Fellow'
INTERVIEW -- We talk to Matthew Bauer, director and co-writer of the new documentary, "The Other Fella." CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Being-James-Bond-17631406474/ Twitter |...
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Episode 253 - The Times They Are A Changin'
COMMENTARY --A lot happening lately and the world's goin a little bit crazy, and it's got me thinkin' about stuff! Just a quick podcast to check in. CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook |...
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Episode 252 - Ranking ALL 25 James Bond Films | According to Head of Section
CINEMATIC 007 -- "This is the big one, 007!" With 'No Time To Die' in the rear-view mirror, and having ranked each actor's tenure individually, it's time to finally rank ALL 25 James Bond films! Grab a cocktail and let's get to it! CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON |…
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Episode 251 - Licence To Kill: 'Deep Dive' Retrospective
CINEMATIC 007 -- This one got a major update, and with good reason! I'l looking to get back to the 'deep dive' style of reviews. Enjoy! CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook |...
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Episode 250 - Ranking the Films of Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig – love him or hate him – his tenure was nothing if not bold! -- Now that 'No Time To Die' is in the rear-view, Joe will rank all 5 Craig films! CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 You can find Being James Bond at… • Being James Bond |...
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Episode 249 - Discussing Barbara Broccoli's comments, and talking with Warren Ringham of 'Q the Music' about what's in store for their Farewell Tour!
COMMENTARY -- So Barbara Broccoli says it will be at least two years before they start working on 're-imagining' James Bond, but was anyone actually surprised? Also, we talk with Warren Ringham of 'Q the Music' about what's in store for their Farewell Tour!
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Episode 248 - Could 'No Time To Die' Really be Daniel Craig's Worst?
CINEMATIC 007 -- So we HAD completed the series 'Is the Last Film of Each Actor Their Worst?,' ending off with 'Spectre'… Well, Daniel Craig has now officially completed his tenure with 'No Time to Die'... but surely, this can't be Craig's worst? Well, you might be surprised to hear what David...
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Episode 247 - Merry Christmas from 'Being James Bond'
Is it really that time of year again already?? 2021 was a blur, but thank you for being part of it! Merry Christmas to you and your family! CONSIDER BECOMING A PATRON | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2470048 Being James Bond | http://www.beingjamesbond.com Facebook |...